One day to launch. A lifetime of confidence.
About this Event
Join us for the
Winter Edition Acton Children's Business Fair - Fort Lauderdale's premier youth entrepreneurship experience where kids and young adults run REAL businesses for REAL customers.
WHO CAN VEND:
Ages 5-17 Little Bosses + Young Bosses 18-30
Young entrepreneurs welcome from near & far!
WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR VENDORS:
📸 Photos | 🍎 Lunch for Youth Vendors | 🎤 Speakers | 🎨 Activities | 🎁 Giveaways
Real Businesses. Real Customers. Real Confidence.
Spots for vendors, volunteers, and sponsors are limited - register today!
BECOME A SPONSOR:
Put your business in front of hundreds of families, young entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Sponsors get logo placement, stage shout-outs, social media features, and vendor table. Want to support youth entrepreneurship in South Florida? Packages photo below 👇
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
We need reliable, high-energy volunteers to help with setup, vendor check-in, and activities. Perfect for high school & college students needing hours, plus anyone who loves supporting youth entrepreneurs. You will get official volunteer hours, lunch, and a front-row seat to the next generation of CEOs.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM
Welcome and Introduction/ Registration
Host: Kathyann Nicolas
Info: - Host introduction and welcome speech
- Overview of the event's purpose and activities
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
️ SHOP YOUTH BUSINESSES
Host: Kathyann Nicolas
Info: Youth - Unique products + services
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Youth Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
HEADSHOT ZONE
Info: Free professional headshots for every young CEO
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Special Guest: Stefanie Merelus
Host: Stefanie Merelus
Info: "Is Your Child Struggling to Read? It Might Be Their Eyes"
Understanding Convergence Insufficiency
Learn the signs, how it impacts learning + focus, and simple next steps you can take at home and with your eye doctor.
10-min talk + Q&A for parents.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:50 PM
Western & Southern Life Insurance Co
Host: Lorette Scarborough
Info: The importance of saving and investing.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
SW Accounting Solutions
Host: Shanita Wilkerson
Info: The Business Behind Every Big Dream
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
CEO SPOTLIGHT STAGE
Info: CEO SPOTLIGHT STAGE — 30 Seconds pitch in front of real customers
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Awards and Closing Remarks
Host: Kathyann Nicolas
Info: Category Prizes:
- 1st Place: Certificate & prize
- 2nd Place: Certificate & prize
- 3rd Place: Certificate & prize
- Winners will be announced in each category
- Closing remarks and encouragement from the host and panelists
We look forward to seeing you on December 13th! ?
Event venue & nearby stays
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek, 2440 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, United States
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